The Binghamton Bears pulled off a stunning 12-point upset over the Bryant Bulldogs, a team that was expected to win by 3.2 points according to the CHD Scout prediction, with the Bears' 79 points marking a significant increase from their average of 65.6 points per game over the last 5 games, during which they were outscored by 6.8 points. This win is a significant shock, given that Binghamton entered the game with a 6-22 record and a NET ranking of 363, while Bryant boasted a slightly better record of 8-19 and a NET ranking of 352. The Bears' victory was fueled by a strong first half, in which they outscored the Bulldogs 34-28, and then continued to pull away in the second half, outscoring them 45-39. The Bulldogs' recent trend of allowing 78.8 points per game over their last 5 games continued, as they were unable to contain the Bears' offense, which shot 45% from the field and 35% from three-point range, making 7 of their 20 three-point attempts.
The game was marked by several key runs, including a 10-2 stretch by the Bears in the first half, which gave them a 24-16 lead with 8:35 remaining. The Bulldogs responded with a 10-4 run of their own, cutting the deficit to 28-26 with 2:45 left in the half. However, the Bears closed out the half on a 6-2 run, taking a 34-28 lead into the break. In the second half, the Bears continued to pull away, using a 12-4 run to take a 56-42 lead with 12:10 remaining. The Bulldogs made a late push, cutting the deficit to 71-63 with 2:45 left, but the Bears made 8 of their 10 free throw attempts in the final 2 minutes to seal the win. The Bulldogs' top performer, Ty Tabales, scored 21 points, but it was not enough to overcome the Bears' balanced attack, which featured 4 players in double figures, including Jeremiah Quigley, who scored 19 points and dished out 5 assists.
Binghamton Bears' 79-67 Win Over Bryant Bulldogs Marks Largest Upset of the Season
The Bears' win was fueled by the strong play of several key contributors, including Quigley, who hit several big shots in the second half to help the Bears maintain their lead. Jackson Benigni added 18 points, including 4 three-pointers, while Zyier Beverly chipped in with 14 points. The Bulldogs, on the other hand, were led by Tabales, who scored 21 points, but struggled from three-point range, making just 2 of his 7 attempts. Keegan Harvey added 20 points and 6 rebounds, but it was not enough to overcome the Bears' strong team defense, which held the Bulldogs to 39% shooting from the field and 25% from three-point range.
The CHD Scout prediction was wrong, and it was largely due to the Bears' ability to contain the Bulldogs' offense, which had been averaging 72 points per game over their last 5 games. The Bears' defense was able to limit the Bulldogs to just 67 points, 6.8 points below their average over that stretch. The Bulldogs' recent trend of being outscored by 6.8 points per game over their last 5 games continued, as they were unable to overcome the Bears' strong defense. The Bears, on the other hand, were able to build on their recent win over the Bulldogs, which was their only win in their last 5 games, during which they were outscored by 6.8 points per game.
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The CHD Scout prediction was off the mark, and it was largely due to the Bears' ability to contain the Bulldogs' offense. The Bulldogs had been averaging 72 points per game over their last 5 games, but the Bears were able to limit them to just 67 points. The Bears' defense was able to shut down the Bulldogs' top scorers, including Tabales, who was held to just 21 points. The Bears' offense, on the other hand, was able to take advantage of the Bulldogs' struggling defense, which had been allowing 78.8 points per game over their last 5 games.
The win marks a significant turning point for the Bears, who had been struggling to find consistency all season. With the win, the Bears improve to 6-22 on the season, while the Bulldogs fall to 8-19. The Bears' recent trend of struggling on the road, where they had lost 4 of their last 5 games, was broken, as they were able to pull off the upset on the Bulldogs' home court. The Bulldogs, on the other hand, want to regroup after the loss, which drops them to 2-3 over their last 5 games. The Bears' win was fueled by their strong team defense, which held the Bulldogs to 39% shooting from the field and 25% from three-point range, making just 5 of their 20 three-point attempts.
The game was a Quadrant 4 game for both teams, with the Bears entering the game with a NET ranking of 363 and the Bulldogs ranked 352nd. The Bears' win will likely have a significant impact on their tournament resume, as they look to build on the momentum from the win. The Bulldogs, on the other hand, want to regroup after the loss, which drops them to 8-19 on the season. The Bears' recent trend of averaging 65.6 points per game over their last 5 games was broken, as they were able to score 79 points against the Bulldogs. The Bulldogs' recent trend of allowing 78.8 points per game over their last 5 games continued, as they were unable to contain the Bears' offense.
The win will likely have a significant impact on the Bears' tournament resume, as they look to build on the momentum from the win. The Bears' NET ranking of 363 will likely improve, as they look to build on the win. The Bulldogs, on the other hand, want to regroup after the loss, which drops them to 8-19 on the season. The Bears' win marks a significant turning point for the team, as they look to build on the momentum from the win. The Bulldogs' loss, on the other hand, will likely drop them out of consideration for a tournament bid, as they fall to 8-19 on the season. The Bears' recent trend of being outscored by 6.8 points per game over their last 5 games was broken, as they were able to outscore the Bulldogs by 12 points.